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LB03 OMS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 140,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 136,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2015 135,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 7 Feb 2014 124,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 113,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 93,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 58,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,927 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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LB03 OMS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 OMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB03 OMS registered?

LB03 OMS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 OMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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